Letters: I welcome Henry Porter's defence of our traditional liberties (Comment, last week) and especially his insistence that the debate on this matter must include the Muslim community. But it is important to appreciate that those leaders of that community with whom we can engage may have limited influence over their younger members.

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Leader: Britain mostly bought into the Olympics with enthusiasm. The capital loves a good party, whatever the cost, and no one expects the Games to be free. But the bargain between politicians and public requires honesty about costs and benefits.